batteries for the Garrett ACE 250

[soimcrazy]

I just 3 250's, one for my son for his Birthday today, and figured I might as well get my wife and I one too and we can all detect together (and that can be her Valentines day present).

Does anyone use rechargable batteries for their MD? Just wondering if those would be best to use??

[PAPPY]

The absolute best batteries that I have found to use in the ACE250 are KIRKLAND 1.3 AA's. I have to order mine out of PA but you may can find them in your area also. I usually get about 72hrs+ per change.

You can get them at Costco's if you have one in your area....Fantastic Price too...Not expensive at all !

[ERnurse]

I have the 250 as well, don't use rechargables, but was thinking about it. I'm sure someone will have the answer.

[SandSkimmer]

I dont use an ace, but do use rechargable..... but I always keep a set of alkilines as backup..

jT

[sandyfeet]

I dont use em either but 72 hours a charge sounds good I havent owned the 250 long enough to use the factory batteries up yet...how long do the 4AAs usually last?????

[IndianaSmith]

At 3X the batteries, I'd definately check-out the rechargables.

Thanks for the tip PAPPY, there's a Costco in Indianapolis I'll have to see if they carry them.

sandyfeet- I seemed to get about 1/2 the time Garrett claims they last.....but I change them at 2 bars, so they're probably close.

Smitty

[cntrydncr1]

I use rechargables. I really don't care how long they last...I keep 2 sets and rotate them. Saves the environment and saves me from having to buy lots of batteries.

[IndianaSmith]

Originally Posted by cntrydncr1

I use rechargables. I really don't care how long they last...I keep 2 sets and rotate them. Saves the environment and saves me from having to buy lots of batteries.

Pretty much how I look at it, plus I also take along a set of alkalines, just in case.

lol, don't worry much about the environment though......the government will destroy the planet long before global warming or pollution does.......

Smitty

[helix-2000]

Rechargeable and alkaline as backup.